Unique in its approach, Criminal Investigation: An Analytical Perspective by Steven Brandl teaches future law enforcement personnel to think critically about the process and problems of criminal investigation.

Criminal Investigation: An Analytical Perspective

Brandl, Steven G.

Criminal Law

Allyn&Bacon

A straightforward, engaging, and relevant analytical examination of the criminal investigation process and the role of evidence in this process, this text provides a substantial and necessary foundation on which students can base an understanding of the criminal investigation process. Criminal Investigation is based on the fundamental premise that an understanding of criminal evidence is the foundation upon which all other knowledge of criminal investigation should be built. Other texts focus primarily on the techniques of evidence collection but in so doing, they miss other very important material – namely, the value of evidence in establishing proof – that may only be covered in college-level criminal investigation courses. Criminal Investigation examines the problems, strengths, and weaknesses of various forms of evidence, and explains why proper evi

Criminal Investigation

Legal Theory & Systems

Pearson College Div

This reader gives a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at groundbreaking research, showing you what the process was really like and how the outcomes often differed from the researchers' expectations. For the first time, you receive a first-hand perspective from the researchers themselves. The reader, organized by type of methodology, offers commentary about varying research approaches, research design, the process of measurement, and the concepts of reliability and validity.

Voices from the Field: Readings in Criminal Justice Research (Criminal Justice Series)

Politics & Social Sciences

Pope, Carl

Lovell, Rick

Social Sciences

Cengage Learning'

This unique reader provides students with a scholarly foundation for understanding police research, theory and practice. The Police in America also includes classic readings and more contemporary writings which directly relate to and build upon the classical works. This unique combination of classic and contemporary readings helps bring police literature alive for today's students, and helps them to recognize the relevance of this literature to contemporary issues and problems in policing.

The Police in America: Classic and Contemporary Readings (The Wadsworth Professionalism in Policing Series)

Barlow, David E.

Steven G. Brandl is an Associate Professor in the Criminal Justice department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His research interests include police decision-making and behavior, police use of force, the relationship between the police and the community, criminal investigation, and program evaluation. Brandl has conducted numerous research projects with several major metropolitan police departments. He is the author of numerous articles in professional journals

Classics in Policing

Barlow, David

Routledge

Grounded in evidence-based research, Police in America provides a comprehensive and realistic introduction to modern-day policing in the United States. This reader-friendly text helps students understand best practices in everyday policing and think critically about the many misconceptions of police work. Author Steven G. Brandl draws from his experience with law enforcement to emphasize the positive aspects of policing without ignoring its controversies.\nThe Interactive eBook* for Police in America, Second Edition includes access to a broad array of multimedia tools and resources! 
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Police in America - Interactive eBook

Sage Publications, Inc.

Police in America

Grounded in evidence-based research, Police in America provides a comprehensive and realistic introduction to modern-day policing in the United States. This reader-friendly text helps students understand best practices in everyday policing and think critically about the many misconceptions of police work. Author Steven G. Brandl draws from his experience with law enforcement to emphasize the positive aspects of policing without ignoring its controversies. Brandl tackles important topics that center on one question: "What is good policing?" Included are discussions of discretion, police use of force, and tough ethical and moral dilemmas - giving students a deeper look into the complex issues of policing to help them think more broadly about its impact on society.

Grounded in evidence-based research, Police in America, Third Editionprovides a comprehensive and realistic introduction to modern-day policing in the United States. Written in a conversational tone and designed to be reader-friendly, author Steven G. Brandl helps readers grasp best practices in everyday policing and encourages them to think critically about common misconceptions of police work. Discussions of discretion, police use of force, and tough ethical and moral dilemmas offer readers a deeper look into the complex issues of policing, prompting them to think more broadly about its impact on society. Also available in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Learn more about 978-1-0719-1544-8, Police in America - Vantage Learning Platform, Third Edition.

Criminal Investigation, Third Edition offers a comprehensive and engaging examination of criminal investigation and the vital role that criminal evidence plays in the process. Written in a straightforward manner, the text focuses on the five critical areas essential to understanding criminal investigations: background and contextual issues, criminal evidence, legal procedures, evidence collection procedures, and forensic science. This reader-friendly text includes a multitude of case examples to illustrate key points and as a basis for discussion about the proper conduct of criminal investigations. The text goes beyond a simple how-to in investigative procedures, drawing from fascinating modern research and its importance in the real world of criminal justice.

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Criminal Investigation: An Analytical Perspective

Criminal Investigation

Voices from the Field: Readings in Criminal Justice Research (Criminal Justice Series)

The Police in America: Classic and Contemporary Readings (The Wadsworth Professionalism in Policing Series)

Classics in Policing

Police in America - Interactive eBook

Police in America

Criminal Investigation

Police in America

Criminal Investigation